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Occam's razor is a helluva thing. It also has the tendency to promote certain theories when one is looking for a reason to be upset about a particular issue. Or person. Looking forward to your Stalin write-ins over a hunch.

Today's stats: March 24, 2025 8:25am CST October 2024 Filed I-485 Stats • Approved: 2407 • Denied: 194 • Fingerprint Scheduled: 179 • Interview Cancelled: 433 • Interview Scheduled: 3159 • Processing: 33,810 • Received: 525 • Rejected: 95 • RFE: 379 • Terminated: 130 • Withdrawal: 17 • Others: 22

I thought Trump was the only one to speak in exaggerated hyperbole. Guess it's not a problem anymore. The whole argument is ludicrous. Wagging fingers and saying everyone else is lying without providing credible sources because they don't exist beyond some Reddit community freakout posts is a complete waste of time. But it is entertaining...

lol, it certainly does. Tragic, really. But that's a whole other thread.

Today's stats: March 23, 2025 2:05pm CST October 2024 Filed I-485 Stats • Approved: 2375 • Denied: 193 • Fingerprint Scheduled: 179 • Interview Cancelled: 389 • Interview Scheduled: 2955 • Processing: 34,084 • Received: 528 • Rejected: 95 • RFE: 385 • Terminated: 127 • Withdrawal: 17 • Others: 23

No doubt. As a native Minnesotan and now Iowan, we're not fans of the "Sconnies" in general. But say what you will, at least they got Wisconsin Dells (kind of their Disneyworld), and decent cheese.

I know he was known for being a boxer but... thank you for the best grill EVER. I even have the dishwasher safe one. Changed my life <3

I mean, emphasis on the "temporary" in temporary protected status. These demographics you mention, were exploited by the previous administration. Sorry about that. Kay. I think you're hating on the wrong president, personally. I'd hate on the one who put me in this position in the first place.

I would prepare yourself for this, and work on acceptance. The vetting process for immigrating to the USA is strict... or will be stricter than perhaps it has been in recent history. I suspect much of what they request, even if it seems redundant or useless, serves the purpose of allowing you to prove that you will capitulate to requests willingly. It's speculative on my part, but makes sense if you have a particularly discerning USCIS agent. Comply, and advance. Taking the stance that it isn't personal, but instead a process to earn a coveted right of entry to live in the US, will win you lower stress levels down the road.

Today's stats: March 22, 2025 9:34am CST October 2024 Filed I-485 Stats • Approved: 2318 • Denied: 190 • Fingerprint Scheduled: 185 • Interview Cancelled: 313 • Interview Scheduled: 2621 • Processing: 34,544 • Received: 531 • Rejected: 95 • RFE: 389 • Terminated: 125 • Withdrawal: 16 • Others: 23

Thanks for weighing in! I'll have to look up Centrelink, first time that's even been mentioned (not sure what it is but I'll research). We understand that healthcare will be our responsibility but provided at least there is a partial pension to work with, we may be able to mitigate some of the costs was what I was trying to communicate. Thanks again!

Just a little update, based on a quick search: The US and Australia have a social security agreement, meaning my MIL can retain all or at least partial pension should she become a resident here. So that's good news. Unsure if that extends to Medicare but it's at least something supplemental to use towards healthcare.

Lots of great feedback here, and I appreciate the thoughtful concern from all. We are going to have to research the logistics of her pensioner's plan, which begins in Australia next year as she will have been a resident for ten years at that point. Being a Rhodesian is a unique circumstance because the home you're tied to, doesn't really exist anymore. My MIL escaped to South Africa, married and had a son there, and ultimately ended up relocating again when she remarried. The family she keeps in touch with is almost entirely in other countries already. We definitely have her best interests at heart and leaving her in Australia without loved ones, is a concern great enough to warrant a financial plan to get her here. Perhaps she will even be able to maintain her pensioner's abroad, I'm unsure of the stipulations of that, but rest assured I will be looking into it. We aren't millionaires but we want to include this in our 5 and 10 year plan if we can. Understanding end of life care and its demands as I just lost my father to an eleven year battle with cancer, I absolutely want to remain pragmatic about this. So, seeing as most of this advice is well-meaning yet anecdotal, I guess I'll have to take some time to delve into law specific to Iowa, as well as Australia. My husband is her only child, and I know she will want to be with us. She confirmed it again last night. Just need to work out how to make it happen, realistically.

Hi Ally, welcome to the thread and thanks for the update! The most I've seen is people getting their interview dates now: not much in the way of approvals. I think we are getting close though! Interviews scheduled surpassed approvals for our month and according to your report, it sounds like they're actively working their way towards October. Sending well wishes, keep us posted! <3

Today's stats: March 21, 2025 5:45pm CST October 2024 Filed I-485 Stats • Approved: 2292 • Denied: 189 • Fingerprint Scheduled: 190 • Interview Cancelled: 254 • Interview Scheduled: 2363 • Processing: 34,876 • Received: 534 • Rejected: 95 • RFE: 394 • Terminated: 124 • Withdrawal: 16 • Others: 23